themselves

//ðəmˈsɛlvz//
A2Frequency Level 4Neutral
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Pronoun

themselvesCanonical form
1

Used as the object of a verb or preposition to refer to a group of people or things previously mentioned as the subject of the clause (reflexive use).

They looked at themselves in the mirror.

2

Used to emphasize a particular group of people or things mentioned (emphatic use).

The students themselves organized the event.

3

Used instead of 'himself' or 'herself' to refer to a person of unspecified gender.

Everyone should be proud of themselves.

Synonym

themselves - Deep Vocabulary